Reciprocity and Bonus Benefits

Members receive discounted admission at participating nature centers through the

Association of Nature Center Administrators (ANCA). Additionally Science Center members receive special benefits at various attractions throughout the season and change on an annual basis.

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Reciprocal Admission

Please check with individual locations for their operating status and reciprocal programs.

The Association of Nature Center Administrators

Members of the Association of Nature Center Administrators embrace best practices for managing a nature center. They offer excellent services to their community in the form of environmental education, outreach and partnerships, stewardship, and sustainability.

Becoming a member of the Science Center gives you benefits from ANCA reciprocal members.

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2024 Bonus Member Benefits

Reciprocal admission is generally good for up to two adults and two youth for a free visit. Be sure to take your membership card with you when you go. Check the website of the organization for specific hours and directions as well as any additional reservation or safety policies/protocols.

APRIL Benefit

Science Center members can visit the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire in Dover for free throughout the month of April 2024 (up to 4 individuals). To help the museum maintain an occupancy limit, online reservations are required and available at https://childrens-museum.org/visit/info. When reserving online, Squam Lake Members should use the “w/discount (will pay at door)” price types. Science Center members will need to present proof of Membership when they arrive at CMNH. Museum play sessions are mask optional and current hours are: Wednesdays – Saturdays, 9am-Noon or 1-4pm, and Tuesdays & Sundays, 9am-Noon. Any questions, please reach out to

Children's Museum of New Hampshire

MAY Benefit

Science Center members may visit the SEE Science Center, up to four people age 3 and up, at no charge during May 2024.

SEE Science Center

JUNE Benefit

Science Center members may visit the Mount Washington Observatory's Summit Museum "Extreme Mount Washington," up to two adults and two children, at no charge during June 2024. Tours are also available. Please present membership card at the museum’s front desk located in the basement of NH State Park’s Sherman Adams Summit Building.

Mount Washington Observatory

JULY Benefit

Science Center members may visit the New Hampshire Boat Museum, up to two adults and two children, at no charge during July 2024.

New Hampshire Boat Museum

AUGUST Benefit

Squam Lakes Natural Science Center members may visit Canterbury Shaker Village during the month of August 2024 for a free tour, up to 4 people, when a current Science Center membership card is presented at the Village Store.

Canterbury Shaker Village

SEPTEMBER Benefit

Science Center members may visit VINS in Quechee, Vermont, up to four people, at no charge during September 2024.

VINS

OCTOBER Benefit

The fee for admission to the Discovery Center Exhibit Galleries will be waived for the Science Center member and the number of guests listed on the membership cards, when presenting their membership card at the Discovery Center front desk from October 1st, 2024, through October 31st, 2024 (excluding special events and planetarium shows).

McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center

NOVEMBER Benefit

Science Center members may visit the New Hampshire Telephone Museum, up to two adults and two children, at no charge during November 2024.

New Hampshire Telephone Museum

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Ghost 77, 03/04/22
Absolutely amazing place to visit, especially for children. I visit most often during the summer in the late morning to early afternoon. There is little to no wait time for entry. Great to get some outside time and lots of walking, with fun and educational exhibits for the kids. Growing up, we'd go here on field trips fairly often between 1st and 5th grade, and everyone always thought it was a lot of fun.
Jeremy Warren, 08/22/23
Great little walk and the ability to see some pretty cool wildlife. Great playground and very courteous and informative staff. Entire park can take 1.5 hours if you’re rushing through, but it’s worth your time to take it slow. Very manageable with little kids or teenagers. Definitely worth a visit.
Dave, 09/05/24
Definitely worth a stop to see all the cool critters if you're in the area. Very informative, stroller friendly, picnic area and, of course, a gift shop.
Janet McMahon, 08/02/23
What a great place!! Lots to see and learn. The kids loved the opposum, owls and much more. The trail was easy and we'll marked with so much to view. Great day out!!
Bryan Doyon, 10/11/21
Fun experience with wild animals and interactive exhibits. The animals are local wild species and fun to see up close and the information on them is presented in an engaging way for children. The walk around the loop can take a few hours depending on how long you spend at each stop but it's an enjoyable time and a great place for families.